A fearless memoir of activism, music, and faith, Ani Zonneveld’s journey defies boundaries and inspires change.
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What happens when a Malaysian Muslim woman defies expectations and challenges patriarchy?
Ani Zonneveld shares her journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, confronting invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race—all in pursuit of truth and justice.
From the music industry to global human rights forums, Ani uses her voice—literally and figuratively—to advocate for freedom of expression, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion within Islam. Whether navigating UN corridors or standing up to extremists, her story challenges dominant narratives and fosters radical empathy. Her memoir is a bold invitation to step out of tribalism and into allyship, using the intersections of feminism, faith, and the arts as tools for transformation.
Ideal for educators, students, and readers in activism, gender studies, LGBTQIA+ studies, Islamic studies, cultural anthropology, and human rights.
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Ani Zonneveld is a Grammy-certified songwriter, activist, and founder of Muslims for Progressive Values. She champions women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and freedom of expression through faith, music, and advocacy.
Zonneveld's UNLIKELY WARRIOR is must reading for anyone who wants to know about American Islam. Ani is the leader of progressive Islam.
— Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Jewish Theological Seminary
Ani’s memoir is both a delightful and insightful read. Anyone who has had to struggle with, look anew, discard and then rebuild spiritual foundations within their religious heritage… will find her experiences to be enlightening and uplifting. I found her journey valuable… Because it reminded me of my own. Even though we come from different faith backgrounds, much of what she had to deconstruct in order to become a Muslim who also espouses progressive values… reminds me of the work that I had to do with them a different framework of Protestant Christianity. It was helpful to see the similarities in our processes yet from a different vantage.
Her memoir is engaging and fun to read. I think anyone who has or is struggling with their faith… because they find the struggle worthwhile… and come out with a healthier and more holistic way to live will find meaning in her words. I’m grateful she chose to tell her story.
— Kevin Heifner
What happens when a Malaysian Muslim woman defies expectations and challenges patriarchy?
Ani Zonneveld shares her journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, confronting invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race—all in pursuit of truth and justice.
From the music industry to global human rights forums, Ani uses her voice—literally and figuratively—to advocate for freedom of expression, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion within Islam. Whether navigating UN corridors or standing up to extremists, her story challenges dominant narratives and fosters radical empathy. Her memoir is a bold invitation to step out of tribalism and into allyship, using the intersections of feminism, faith, and the arts as tools for transformation.
Ideal for educators, students, and readers in activism, gender studies, LGBTQIA+ studies, Islamic studies, cultural anthropology, and human rights.
Contents
Ani Zonneveld is a Grammy-certified songwriter, activist, and founder of Muslims for Progressive Values. She champions women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and freedom of expression through faith, music, and advocacy.
If you are struggling with identity, purpose, and the path forward – this book is for you. It’s a journey through the human experience and the societal expectations that keep us small. Ani’s voice is brave, powerful, and personal.
— Sarish Khan
Zonneveld's UNLIKELY WARRIOR is must reading for anyone who wants to know about American Islam. Ani is the leader of progressive Islam.
— Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Jewish Theological Seminary
Ani’s memoir is both a delightful and insightful read. Anyone who has had to struggle with, look anew, discard and then rebuild spiritual foundations within their religious heritage… will find her experiences to be enlightening and uplifting. I found her journey valuable… Because it reminded me of my own. Even though we come from different faith backgrounds, much of what she had to deconstruct in order to become a Muslim who also espouses progressive values… reminds me of the work that I had to do with them a different framework of Protestant Christianity. It was helpful to see the similarities in our processes yet from a different vantage.
Her memoir is engaging and fun to read. I think anyone who has or is struggling with their faith… because they find the struggle worthwhile… and come out with a healthier and more holistic way to live will find meaning in her words. I’m grateful she chose to tell her story.
— Kevin Heifner
If you are struggling with identity, purpose, and the path forward – this book is for you. It’s a journey through the human experience and the societal expectations that keep us small. Ani’s voice is brave, powerful, and personal.
— Sarish Khan